The 2-5-5-2 Custody Schedule
Each parent keeps a fixed 2-day block every week, and the remaining 5 days alternate. A 50/50 variant with stable weekdays.
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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A
B
B
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A
B
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Parent A
Parent B
Week 1 (top) · Week 2 (bottom)
How it works
Parent A always has Monday-Tuesday (2 days). Parent B always has Wednesday-Thursday (2 days). Friday-Tuesday (5 days) rotates: odd weeks Parent A, even weeks Parent B. Each parent sees the children every week.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Stable weekday routine in each home
- Each parent sees the children every week
- Five-day blocks allow for full weekend activities
Cons
- Five-day stretches can feel long to younger children
- Requires both parents to live in the same school district
Best for
Elementary-age and older children where both parents can handle weekday routines.